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The 25 biggest crowds in NYS Fair concert history (updated list)
The biggest crowds in New York State Fair concert history include a mix of country, hip-hop and rock — with a few names appearing in the top 25 twice. Country star Lainey Wilson set a new NYS Fair record with 53,200 fans at Suburban Park in 2023. It’s the largest audience in Syracuse concert history, too, surpassing The Who’s Carrier Dome audience of 47,319 in 1982.
Extreme Warm-Up Coming to New York State
Temperatures are going to knock on the door of 90 degrees for most of New York State this week!. Last week it was in the low 60s giving us November-like vibes, but the temperature for the State will be around 87 degrees coming up on Tuesday. It will be very humid as well.
N.Y. Lottery: 2 winners, including 1 in NYC, score $15K TAKE 5 prizes
Two winners in New York state took home TAKE 5 jackpot prizes worth more than $15,000, including one winner in New York City, according to lottery officials. The New York Lottery announced two top-prize tickets — worth $15,588 — were sold on Aug. 26 for the evening drawing.
Heartbreaking: Mom Takes Legal Action Over 17-Hour ER Wait That Cost Her Son’s Life!
A mother from Columbia County is seeking justice for her deceased three-year-old son by suing the Albany Med Health System. She hopes to compel Governor Kathy Hochul to sign a bill that would help families like hers receive the compensation they deserve for wrongful deaths. Keri-Sue McManus, who has been...
New York State Adds Another Free Fishing Day This Weekend
New York State has added another free fishing day this weekend! If you love to fish or want to try it for the first time, you will get another chance this weekend with a free fishing day. That means you can enjoy freshwater fishing without needing a license. This awesome...
New York Agriculture Dept. urges horse owners to vaccinate
A horse in Washington County has died from Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) and the New York State Agriculture Department is urging horse owners to vaccinate. “Unfortunately, the mortality is extremely high, up to 90%. So, you want to make sure they don't get infected. Once they are infected unfortunately, they're prognosis remains very guarded to poor,” said Axel Sondhof, Veterinarian with Equine Clinic of Saratoga.
State Warns Against Storm-Related Price Gouging
State Attorney General Letitia James issued an alert Monday warning businesses against price gouging of essential items in Suffolk County after a federal emergency was declared because of the extensive storm last weekend that caused serious damage and flooding. New York’s price gouging statute bars Read More ...
New York State DEC Helps Dog Unable To Continue On Trail
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is busy not only assisting human hikers across the state, but their canine companions as well. According to the DEC, while Forest Rangers are not necessarily required to rescue dogs, many officers will still respond to when there is a lost or injured dog on one of the trails.
New York DMV Launches New User Friendly Website
The New York State Department of Motor Vehicles has announced the launch of a new and improved website designed to be more user-friendly regarding customer service. If you've ever had to deal with the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (NYSDMV) website in the past you are well aware that oftentimes it wasn't the easiest website to find what you were looking for and sometimes the customer service would be what some would call "lacking".
Red Lobster to close more locations, including two additional sites in NY. Find out where
Three months after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, Red Lobster is set to close 23 additional locations nationwide. These closures bring the total number of shut-down restaurants to at least 129 across the U.S. The new closures include three locations each in Florida, Illinois, and Virginia; two in Minnesota and New York; and...
A Day to Remember to headline a rock concert to remember in Syracuse
A Day to Remember is coming to Central New York for a rock concert to remember. The metalcore/pop-punk/alt-rock group will perform Nov. 4 at the Upstate Medical Arena at the Oncenter War Memorial. Special guests August Burns Red and Stand Atlantic will open the show at 7 p.m. If you...
Woman accused of fatally stabbing man tells Syracuse court she was defending herself
Syracuse, N.Y. -- A 28-year-old woman accused of fatally stabbing a man in Syracuse claimed it was in self-defense during a tense argument with the victim’s family in court. Shandrika Kersey was arraigned in Syracuse City Court Tuesday morning. She is accused of stabbing Jermil Washington, 49, in the neck on Friday.
’Cuse Ranked Tenth in NFHCA Preseason Poll
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – On the cusp of opening the 2024 season, Syracuse University field hockey was ranked 10th in the Penn Monto/NFHCA Preseason Coaches Poll. The National Field Hockey Coaches Association (NFHCA) announced its first poll of the year Tuesday morning. Fresh off a third-straight NCAA Tournament Quarterfinal...
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